Description
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a deliciously satisfying dish that combines spicy, tender buffalo chicken with sweet, fluffy sweet potatoes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this easy recipe delivers incredible flavors and nutrition in a matter of minutes thanks to the Instant Pot. The creamy texture of cream cheese balances the heat from the buffalo sauce, creating a delightful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic and slice green onions.
- Place chicken breasts in the Instant Pot with half of the buffalo sauce, minced garlic, and 1 cup of water. Seal the lid.
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Release pressure carefully after cooking.
- Shred the chicken in the pot, then mix in cream cheese and remaining buffalo sauce.
- Poke holes in sweet potatoes and microwave for 8-10 minutes or bake at 400°F (200°C) until soft.
- Slice open sweet potatoes and generously fill them with buffalo chicken mixture. Drizzle with ranch dressing and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg